Introductory Study Programme

The Introductory Study Programme comprises a series which explains the basic principles of Buddhism. Each section includes study material for participants and supporting notes, including other references.

The Topics are:

  1. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
  2. History of Buddhism
  3. Ten Worlds
  4. Cause and Effect and the 9 Consciousnesses
  5. Oneness of Self and Environment
  6. The Gohonzon
  7. Human Revolution and Overcoming Obstacles
  8. The Unity of Mentor and Disciple
  9. Buddhism Equals Daily Life

To download the study material and the leaders' notes, please click on the following links (Having problems accessing the form? click here to download Adobe Reader):

Study Material Supporting Notes
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.pdf Nam-myoho-renge-kyo - Notes.pdf
History of Buddhism.pdf History of Buddhism - Notes.pdf
The Ten Worlds.pdf The Ten Worlds - Notes.pdf
Cause and Effect and the 9 Consciousnesses.pdf Cause and Effect and the 9 Consciousnesses - Notes.pdf
Oneness of Life and Its Environment.pdf Oneness of Life and Its Environment - Notes.pdf
The Gohonzon.pdf The Gohonzon - Notes.pdf
Human Revolution and Overcoming Obstacles.pdf Human Revolution and Overcoming Obstacles - Notes.pdf
The Unity of Mentor and Disciple.pdf The Unity of Mentor and Disciple - Notes.pdf
Buddhism Equals Daily Life.pdf Buddhism Equals Daily Life - Notes.pdf

European study site 'Life of Nichiren Daishonin'

SGI-USA Searchable Gosho